It's amazing to take into account how well the body can get over a fall, crash, accident or stunt with the proper treatment and care. I am serving the medical community for quite some time, particularly orthopedic physicians and clinics, and I've seen patients with broken arms and broken legs get over a variety of crazy things - from the snowmobiler who didn't quite make the jump on the ravine to a youngster who tried to jump his bike off the garage, onto the trampoline and in to the pool and fell short.
If you are strung up within an arm cast or leg cast for another few weeks, here are some cast care tips that may help you recover smart and mend your bone the correct way:
* You should use a hair dryer on an awesome setting to blow air in to the arm cast and cool off hot, itchy skin. Over-the-counter oral medicaments such as Benadryl are a good idea.
* Usually do not put powders or lotions in the cast.
* For cast protection, cover the cast opening while eating to avoid food spills and crumbs from entering the cast.
* Elevate the arm or leg cast above the amount of the heart whenever you can to decrease swelling.
* When you have an arm cast and so are utilizing an arm sling for support, place a towel or cloth beneath the strap behind the neck to avoid your skin from becoming sore, if the sling doesn't have a pad provided.
* When you have a foot or leg cast, usually do not walk around or put weight onto it without your doctor's permission. Be sure to wear the cast shoe your physician offers you and, if using crutches, get them to adjusted properly for maximum support.
* Move your fingers for an arm cast or toes for a leg cast to market circulation to regulate swelling and exercise the muscles. If exercise causes pain, alert your physician.
* Once you get accustomed to your cast, be extra careful never to get complacent. A cast in good shape can help your recovery.
* If sweating causes mold or mildew to build up beneath the cast, call the physician once you can smell it or any odor via your arm cast or leg cast.
* Do some searching online for cast accessories. You will discover products that may help you keep it dry in the shower or pool, e.g., one which runs on the vacuum to attract cool air to avoid itching and shrinkable cast covers with fun designs that shrink on your own cast to keep it clean.
I am hoping these cast care tips will undoubtedly be helpful as you mend your bone. Be sure you check with your physician with any questions you have about your cast or recovery.
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